We love Mori Orthodontics! They are patient centered, concerned, caring, and friendly. No matter what our need (broken wire, popped bracket, tight schedule) the staff always address our needs promptly and efficiently. If all medical/dental practices were run like Mori Orthodontics life would be so much better! Unlike our other practitioners, we rarely wait more than 5 minutes to be seen and are in/out efficiently every time. Plus, you always know what treatment occurred and patient expectations until the next appointment.

We just joined the Mori Orthodontics family. His price was reasonable and he treated my daughter with a compassion that I had not seen at any of the other estimates we had gotten. She just had her first appointment after getting her braces on. I got the date mixed up and we didn’t actually have an appointment for that day. The lady at the desk said it was no big deal and to hang on just one second. She left and came back out and said that they could squeeze my daughter in right then. Talk about customer service. I have 3 more kids at home who will all need braces soon and we will be lifelong customers of Dr. Mori. Thank you for going above and beyond when you certainly didn’t have too.

Tips For Keeping Your Braces Clean

CLEANING OUR TEETH IS a critical task that we should all be doing twice a day. For people with braces, good oral hygiene is even more important, but it can also be more complicated because of all those extra crevices and places where food particles, bacteria, and plaque can hide. Slacking off on brushing and flossing can result in tooth decay and unsightly stains when the braces come off. But don’t fret, because we’re here to give you some tips on keeping your teeth clean while those braces are on!

3 Teeth Cleaning Tips

Here are three important things to remember for your oral hygiene routine while your braces are on:

Brush after every meal. Food gets stuck between brackets very easily, and it’s important to clean it out so that oral bacteria don’t have a chance to enjoy your leftovers. If a normal toothbrush doesn’t do the job, you can use interdental brushes to reach those tight spots.

Floss daily. Flossing is definitely more complicated when you have braces, but don’t let that stop you! You can make the process easier with floss threaders, or you could even use a water flosser. These are more expensive than floss, but they are much easier to use, even for people without braces!

Avoid whitening products. We all want our smiles to be shiny and white, but using whitening products while the braces are on can lead to discolored patches where the brackets were after the braces are removed. Make sure to only buy toothpaste and mouthwash without whitening chemicals in them until your treatment is over!

Check out this video to see how a pro orthodontic patient does it!

You Don’t Have To Do This Alone

If you have any questions about how to keep your braces clean, just ask us the next time you come in! We want to make sure you have the smile of your dreams when your braces are removed, and good oral hygiene is just as important as getting those teeth properly aligned. And when you get your braces off, if you keep up your good brushing and flossing habits, you’ll be able to enjoy that healthy, straight smile for life!

Keep sharing that smile with everyone around you!

The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.